Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites – Starbucks Copycat
These fluffy egg bites, inspired by Starbucks, are packed with cottage cheese, bacon, and cheddar. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup cooked, chopped bacon
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 12-cup silicone or metal muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly between the muffin cups, filling each a little more than halfway full.
- Top each egg bite with bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives, distributing the toppings evenly.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the eggs are set and edges are golden brown. Start checking at the 20-minute mark.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before enjoying warm.
Notes
These bites can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg